Proverbs 11:10-11 10. When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. 11. By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

[A] Good people are generally well-beloved by their neighbors [1] The good people are loved because they show love [2] Godly - God fearing folks help others and do good to them [3] The Goodly people stand up for right and act on the behalf of others

[B] As a whole very few people cares for a wicked person. [1] Wicked people are not loved, because they do not show love [2] The wicked usually only care about themselves [3] The wicked could care less for what is happening to others, they care only about Themselves

Proverbs 11:12-13 12. He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 13. A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

[A] Silence is recommended as an true friendship, [1] A man of understanding, a man of wisdom - [a] Has rule over his own spirit, [b] If provoked he holds his peace, [c] He does not give vent to his passion [d] He does not try to kindle the passion of others with his peevish reflections. [2] A man of understanding holds his peace, and tries to get others to hold theirs as well [3] He that is of a faithful spirit, shows sincerity. [a] This is true to his own promise [b] It is true to the interest of his friend [c] He , conceals matters which, if divulged, may cause his neighbor hurt or anger against him.

[B] This prudent friendly concealment is is opposed to two very bad vices of the tongue [1] Speaking scornfully of a man to his face [a] He that is void of wisdom discovers his folly thus [1-a] He despises his neighbor, calls a fool at the least provocation, and tramples upon him every chance he has [2-a] When he undervalues someone who is made from the same mould he undervalues himself also. [2] Speaking spitefully of a man behind his back [a] A tale-bearer carries stories he picks up from house to house, to make mischief and sow discord, [b] He reveals secrets he has been entrusted with, and forfeits all his privileges, of friendship and conversation.

Proverbs 11:14 14. Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

[A] Where no counsel is, the people fall [1] A country without leadership is soon to fall. [2] When you have a group of people and no-one to guide them, they fall into a state of disarray [a] Each person wants to do their own thing [b] Everyone wants to be in charge. [c] There is no set of rules [3] This is really what is happening in the church and in our country today [a] We have too many people who want their own way, [b] Everyone wants to make their own rules [c] As a result, there is confusion. [4] God has been taken out of the school, the government and even the church to the extent that we are slowly crumbling and soon I fear, we will fall apart

[B] In the multitude of counselors there is safety [1] In times past, there was a multitude of counselors, [2] Our government, our schools, and the family units were all under the guidance and direction of God and his Holy Word [a] Regardless of where you were, almost everyone believed about the same things, and had the same basic values [b] At that time our children were watched by their neighbors, [c] Children were corrected by any adult they met [d] Our country, our homes and our churches were strong. [e] There was safety

Proverbs 11:15 15. He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.

[A] He that refuses to sign a note for a stranger is smart [1] When one signs a note, he places himself and everything God has given him on the line, [2] If the stranger forfeits on the note, and refused to pay, you will pay for him possibly losing what you have been allowed to have.

[B] He that hateth suretiship is sure [1] The person who hates putting himself into a position where he could lose what he has is smart, and will retain what he has been given

[C] One must remember [1] God told the Israelites when they loaned someone something, they were not to expect it back. [2] Secondly, when God gave the Children of Israel their land, they were to keep in in their family forever. [a] It was not to be sold [b] It could be sold for a period of time, but every seventh year, it had to be returned to the original owner. [c] To put your land up for collateral for someone could possibly cause you to lose that land forever, therefore they would have been breaking God’s law

[A] A gracious woman retaineth honour [1] A gracious woman works hard to have a good reputation [2] She is careful to do noting that people can ridicule her about [3] She is graceful in all here ways, and is a woman who deserves respect

[B] Strong men retain riches [1] Just as a strong man retains his riches - so a gracious woman retained her honor [2] Just as strong men are to secure their estates - a gracious women is secure in their honor by their prudence and good conduct.

[C] It takes a strong man to retain his riches, [1] He must be strong in keeping it instead of spending it [2] He must be strong so that others do not take it from him

[D] It takes a strong woman to remain honorable and gracious [1] She must be strong so as not to allow herself slip and do or say things she does not want to do or say [2] She must be strong so no-one can harm her reputation in any way

Proverbs 11:17 17. The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

[A] The merciful man doeth good to his own soul [1] It only stands to reason that a merciful man has a clear conscious and is happy with Himself [2] A merciful man is a kind, compassionate man, who is a give instead of a taker [3] He is a man who helps his fellowmen and as a result everyone loves him [4] He is a blessing to his own flesh - his own family because others tell them what a wonderful man he is

[B] He that is cruel troubleth his own flesh [1] A Cruel man is not only a trouble to himself, he is a trouble to his family [2] People does not like to be around someone who is cruel [3] Neighbors and friends are weary of him [4] The family is pities instead of loved [5] For the most part, the family is ashamed of the cruel person

Proverbs 11:18 18. The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

[A] The wicked works a deceitful work [1] They build their house upon the sand [2] When the storms of life come he falls apart and everything he has falls with him [3] He thinks by his wealth and power he has it made, and will never have problems [4] His deceitfulness eventually cuts his throat as it smiles at him. [5] Even if the man in his deceit has great rewards on this earth, in the end he will have nothing, and will lose his reward

[B] He that sows righteousness shall be a sure reward [1] The righteous sow good seek [2] He makes it his business to do good, with an eye on his future reward [3]Even if the man on earth fails, he still has his eternal reward

Proverbs 11:19 19. As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

[A] To live a holy righteous like is to live a happy life [1] As one draws nearer to God, their hear is filled with joy [2] The closer to God one comes, and the holier they live, the more blessings God pours out on them [3] The nearer to God one is, the happier and more fulfilled one becomes. [4] Righteousness inclines, and leads, the soul to life.

[B] Those who indulge in sin are fitting themselves for destruction. [1] The more violent a man is in sinful pursuits [a] The more bent he is upon his own destruction [2] Evil has a way of getting hold of a person, and eventually leads them to eternal death

Proverbs 11:20 20. They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

[A] That nothing is more offensive to God than hypocrisy and double-dealing [1] These are signified by the word which we translate frowardness, pretending justice, but intending wrong, walking in crooked ways, to avoid discovery. [2] Those are of a froward heart who act in contradiction to that which is good, under a profession of that which is good, and such are, more than any sinners, an abomination to the Lord [3] Such are an abomination to God

[B] There is nothing more pleasing to God than sincerity and plain- dealing [1] Those that are upright in their way [2] Those who act with integrity [3] Those who converse simply and with godly sincerity instead of fleshly wisdom [4] Such are a delight to God

[C] God desired us to be honest, straightforward, and godly in all our actions and deeds.